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Everglades Wilderness Vacation

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Living area view from front door
Kitchen/Bar area - view from living area
Waterway in front of Home
Dining area just off family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ochopee, FL
  • Gulf Coast Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Everglades City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chokoloskee Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marco Island, FL (MRK)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Everglades Wilderness Vacation

Plantation House is a 2000 square foot fully-modern modular home tucked away in a mangrove forest with over 230 feet of water frontage. The home comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 separate bedrooms. . The master bedroom includes a large bathroom suite with separate shower and spacious bathtub.

Just a 5-minute trip from Half Way Creek and the Everglades National Waterway, Plantation House provides some of the best fishing, kayaking, canoeing and sight seeing anywhere in the world.

The Florida Everglades and surrounding Ten Thousand Islands are a nature lovers paradise. In a single outing, one can observe rare wild orchids, bromileads, giant cypress, alligators, wild boar, wild turkey, deer, eagles, spoonbills, and other wildlife. And, because the Ten Thousand Islands provide some of the best fishing in Florida, catching your own fresh seafood dinner is possible even for fishing beginners.

In nearby Everglades City, you can enjoy eating out at any of the several excellent seafood restaurants, experience an exciting airboat ride into the heart of the Everglades, or visit the museums on historic Chokoloskee Island. For adventure-lovers, there are also the very popular swamp buggy tours that allow you to view very remote areas surrounding the Big Cypress National Preserve.

Please come and enjoy a close up and unforgettable adventure into Florida's last remaining wilderness.

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Property manager

James Gordon Jr

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not permitted inside the home.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Everglades City

Located in Everglades City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Museum of the Everglades and Cape Romano are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loop Road and Goodland Boating Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ochopee, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Coast Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Everglades City Hall - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Museum of the Everglades - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Chokoloskee Bay - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Loop Road - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Triad Seafood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Gun Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Camellia Street Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Everglades Wilderness Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Everglades Wilderness Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Everglades Wilderness Vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Everglades Wilderness Vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Cypress National Preserve, Gulf Coast Visitor Center and Everglades City Hall. Museum of the Everglades and Chokoloskee Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star Stay

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, great location

Fantastic host, easy to communicate with, very reliable. We've stayed here multiple times, five star experience each time!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Quiet
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

We stayed here for a work trip and it couldn’t have been better. James was always helpful and accommodating and made the process easy. Everything was clean and as described. It had everything needed for a comfortable stay and we would recommend staying here!
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet location poor internet

Good
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s., Highland md

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Great house, very comfortable and clean, kitchen well stocked, owner very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Spacious house

We had a lovely stay here. The house was spacious, clean, and well equipped. We were fortunate enough to be here for the Everglades City Seafood Festival which was a lot of fun. Limited access to canal behind the home was disappointing in that the low tides left shallow, unnavigable water and the dock was too high for us to safely get in and out of our kayaks. There were plenty of other options to put in locally, in nearby Chokaloskee, and even in Marco Island and Naples. The landlords were helpful, accommodating, and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Escaping whitmer

Over all good. Not a lot to do at the property, but Marco island is only 35 minutes away.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., Port Orchard, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place in the backcountry.

We had to book on short notice and this was a great option. Close to fishing and Everglades City. Internet would be nice, but according to locals all internet is Spotty at best down there.. otherwise nice, clean and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Lovely House. Nice and spacious. The owner was easy to communicate with as well as check-in

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Watkinsville

Very nice & roomy

The unit was very roomy, well furnished, lots of dish ware and very comfortable. Large lot with lots of privacy and nice screened in area with great grills for cooking. I was fishing with my brothers and we had plenty of room for boat & trailer parking as I launch my boat and take in every day at Chokoloskee Island. We will be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M., Godalming, Surrey, UK

Everlades City sojourn

We had four great days in Everglades City in this lovely, very comfortable and welcoming, home on stilts. Plenty of space for everybody in a lovely position next to one of the many river inlets in the area. Highly recommended, many thanks Jim.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron N., Stevensville, Mich.

Great home and location

This is a very nice, clean, and comfortable home that is equipped with everything you need. The beds are comfortable and the Wi-Fi and TV work great. The location is perfect for taking day trips exploring, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. It is close to Big Cypress and Everglades National Parks, as well as many local sites. I especially liked the Havana Cafe and Camellia's for great food and locale. The wildlife in the area is amazing and shouldn't be missed. Of course you must take a ride on the air boats. They are fun as well as educational. This location is also very quiet and peaceful, away from the hubbub of the city; yet, close to everything. I would definitely recommend this home and hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Great House

We really enjoyed our 1 month stay. The house was spacious and very comfortable. Everglades City is a great location for exploring the whole everglades area, and the restaurants are mostly on the water and serve the delicious local stone crabs. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Everglades Paradise

This is the third time I've stayed at this property, and as before all was wonderful! The house is well appointed, clean, spacious, and comfortable. It met all our expectations again! Thanks for taking one worry out of our vacation planning! Will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great spot to access the Everglades

There were two couples in our group. The house was spacious, comfortable and fully equipped. We fished and took a great kayak tour of the islands with local guide Captain Rodney Raffield during our stay. One couple utilized the house canoe throughout our stay, paddling out into the main bay and up Halfway Creek for fishing and exploration. This was my second trip to the area and by far the most comfortable spot to be at...just minutes to town, restaurants, shops and our fishing launch on Chokoloskee Island. We enjoyed the local restaurants and also cooked the fresh fish we caught at the house. Favorite restaurants: Triad Seafood, City Seafood, Camelia's, and Havana Cafe. The Hardware store is also worth a visit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carla C., New Hampshire, USA

Large, comfy home base for adventuring in the Everglades

We were five adults, all middle-aged, in the area for five days of adventuring and sight-seeing in the Everglades Nat'l Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. It was so much nicer to have a spacious, fully-equipped house as our home base for our stay than to be cramped into two or more hotel rooms with all of our gear. Having a place to clean and dry gear after adventures was key. We found the property to be as advertised and clean. We had a couple of unusual circumstances where we had to call the owner. He was responsive and helpful - a pleasure to do business with. We would recommend this property to people who need a home base for their adventuring in the area. Three in our group did a three-day kayaking trip on the Wilderness Waterway. This was their third paddling trip in the Everglades area, so they obviously enjoy the experience. The Ivey House is a helpful resource for any rental needs related to paddling - and for all input related to activities in the area. The other two people in our party took a guided paddling trip through the Ivey House and had a fantastic time seeing a ton of unique nature. This area is a spectacular gift of nature with constant stimulation and amazement - from manatees and 'gators to the bird and plant life - we were in a perpetual state of awe. We went to many of the boardwalks and walks/ hikes in the various parks within a few hours of this rental property to take it all in. We saw so much nature on our Loop Road tour - this is a MUST! Don't go into it without reading about it first, though, and make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas and is reliable. Favorite restaurants we found in Everglades City: Camellia's and Triad Seafood. Island Cafe for good home cooking and very friendly wait-staff. Rod and Gun Club interesting for seeing the history, but not recommended for food or beverage. Sweet Mayberry's Cafe' has delicious gelato, coffee drinks and desserts (Wi-fi too). Finally, we were in Everglades City during the annual Seafood Festival. Wow, this was a cultural eye-opener, not for the weak of heart! Very interesting and unique, for sure. Beware of traffic re-routing and delays during this annual event. It attracts thousands - we heard 30k. It's a small area to absorb that many people.

About the host

Hosted by James Gordon Jr

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Pat and Jim are native Floridians who cherish Florida's natural wildlife and vegetation.

Why they chose this property

We love to eat fresh caught fish and other seafood. Because of the proximity to the National Parks and the protections they provide, fishing, crabbing and other seafood pursuits remain extremely rewarding in this area even to the novice.

What makes this property unique

Fresh air, abundance of wildlife viewing, spectacular sunsets and beautiful vegetation.

Languages:

English